Death Is Smaller Than I Thought by Adrian Mitchell My Mother and Father died some ye I loved them very much. When they died my love for them Did not vanish or fade away. It stayed just about the same,
Back in the Playground Blues by Adrian Mitchell I dreamed I was back in the playg Yes I dreamed I was back in the p Well the playground was three mile It was broken black tarmac with a Broken black dusty tarmac with a h 1
A Puppy Called Puberty by Adrian Mitchell It was like keeping a puppy in you A secret puppy you weren’t allowed Not even your best friend or your You wanted to pat him stroke him c All the time but you weren’t suppo
Stufferation by Adrian Mitchell Lovers lie around in it Broken glass is found in it Grass I like that stuff Tuna fish get trapped in it 1
Especially When It Snows by Adrian Mitchell especially when it snows and every tree has its dark arms and widespread h full of that shining angelfood especially when it snows
Telephone by Adrian Mitchell Telephone told me that you were de Now I hate every telephone’s stup I’d rather sit here turning to a b Than pick up any snake of a teleph 1
Song in Space by Adrian Mitchell When man first flew beyond the sky He looked back into the world’s bl Man said: What makes your eye so Earth said: The tears in the ocea Why are the seas so full of tears? 2
To Whom It May Concern (Tell Me Lies About Vietnam) by Adrian Mitchell I was run over by the truth one da Ever since the accident I’ve walk So stick my legs in plaster Tell me lies about Vietnam. Heard the alarm clock screaming wi 1
What Is Poetry? by Adrian Mitchell Look at those naked words dancing Everyone’s very embarrassed. Only one thing to do about it Off with your clothes And join in the dance.
Human Beings by Adrian Mitchell look at your hands your beautiful useful hands you’re not an ape you’re not a parrot you’re not a slow loris 2
Maria Basile
3 monthsLovely, I just heard Helena Bonham Carter read this as one of her favorites, and sent it to my love, who I will not be able to see until after COVID-19 quarantine, then found this site. Many thanks, for writing this poem...and sharing it here!